Overview
With a focus on literature, repertoire, performance skills and historical performance practices, our program prepares you for a wide range of professional music activities, as well as further study at the doctoral level.
Kent State University’s degree in Performance provides targeted education in performance studies. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in performance.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Work independently and make effective artistic, intellectual and professional decisions in their area of specialization.
- Prepare and communicate their artistic choices and musical research through oral/written means.
- Use knowledge and skills in music theory/history to service their interpretation and performance in the area of specialization.
Careers
Those who complete the Master of Music in Performance at Kent State University can benefit from specialized career opportunities in performance.
- Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
- Music directors and composers
- Musicians and singers
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Music History And Literature
- Music Bibliography And Research Methods
- Applied Music - Graduate Composition
- Applied Music - Graduate Piano
- Applied Music - Graduate Voice
- Applied Music - Graduate Violin
- Applied Music - Graduate Viola
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Kent, United States
Disciplines
Music Performance View 313 other Masters in Music Performance in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 2.750 undergraduate GPA on a 4.000-point scale
- Official transcript(s)
- Résumé
- Goal statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Audition
- English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
19954 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
19954 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19954 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
10706 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10706 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Kent
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Financing
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Scholarships Information
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